Who Is Jelly Roll's Girlfriend? Inside His New Relationship After Bunnie XO Divorce

As the news of Jelly Roll's divorce sinks in for country music fans, attention has quickly shifted from the end of one relationship to the possible beginning of another. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie XO on May 18, 2026, in Williamson County, Tennessee, after nearly ten years of marriage. With the split now public, the question lighting up search bars is simple: does Jelly Roll have a new girlfriend, and who is she?

This article uses verified information to explore what is actually known about Jelly Roll's relationship status after the divorce, what has only been rumored, and where those rumors came from. It's written for fans trying to separate confirmed reporting from the speculation that always floods in when a beloved celebrity couple breaks up.

Who Is Jelly Roll?

Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord in 1984, is one of the biggest crossover stars in modern country and hip-hop. He spent years in and out of jail before turning his life around through music, eventually winning Best Contemporary Country Album for "Beautifully Broken" at the 2026 Grammy Awards in February. He has often credited his recovery, his weight loss of nearly 300 pounds, and his career turnaround to his marriage with Bunnie XO.

He shares two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee Ann, 18, and son Noah, 9. Both have largely been kept out of the spotlight, and Bunnie XO frequently spoke publicly about her role as their stepmother during the marriage.

Does Jelly Roll Have a Girlfriend?

As of June 2026, there is no confirmed, publicly named girlfriend. What is confirmed is that Jelly Roll is reportedly dating again — and the source is unusually direct. On the June 18 episode of her "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Bunnie XO addressed the question head-on, saying that yes, her husband has started dating, and that she is happy for him.

However, no one knows for sure who he is seeing. No relationship has been publicly confirmed by Jelly Roll himself, and no partner has been named in any credible report. In other words, the "girlfriend" at the center of the search interest is, for now, a person who has not been identified.

The Jessie Murph Rumors

The most widely circulated rumor pairs Jelly Roll with singer Jessie Murph, a name that spread quickly across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok after the divorce news broke. The two have collaborated musically, which gave the speculation a foothold and helped it travel fast among fans looking for an answer.

But this rumor was directly denied. On the same podcast episode, Bunnie XO stated plainly that Jelly Roll is not dating Jessie Murph. With the one named candidate ruled out by the person arguably closest to the situation, the identity of any new partner remains genuinely open.

Why the Divorce Fueled the Speculation

The intensity of the interest is easy to understand. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO were, for a decade, one of country music's most openly candid couples, discussing their pasts, their struggles with addiction, and even their fertility journey through surrogacy. According to court records, Jelly Roll cited irreconcilable differences, and Bunnie has said the split happened on the best possible terms, emphasizing that "nobody cheated" in the breakup itself.

That unusually warm, public tone is part of what has driven the curiosity. When a couple this transparent separates and one partner immediately confirms the other is dating, public speculation rushes to fill in the missing name — even when no name has actually been provided.

A Family Handling It Publicly

Notably, the couple's daughter Bailee Ann, 18, addressed the divorce herself on TikTok, expressing frustration at how invested strangers were in what she called a private family matter. Her comment is a useful reminder that behind the trending searches are real people navigating a difficult moment.

Whether Jelly Roll soon goes public with a partner or keeps this chapter private, the situation proves a key point about modern fame: when a star confirms he is dating but doesn't share who, public speculation will always rush to fill the void. As fans await any official word, the only verified answer to "Who is Jelly Roll's girlfriend?" remains, for now, that no one has been named.